Avonell A. Bowers

She was a member of New Zion United Methodist Church, Baltimore where she was a former secretary, treasurer, Sunday School teacher, Bible School helper and member of the United Methodist Women.

She is survived by sons, Donald (Carol) Bowers Jr., of Baltimore, and Keith (Sharon) Bowers of Carroll; daughter, Pam (Reverend Tom) Sager of New Bremen; grandchildren, Kim, Tony, Tracy, Sherry, Kris, Craig and Barbara; 12 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bowers; parents, Clem and Blanche Tobin; eight brothers and sisters; and grandson, Christopher.

Funeral service was January 10, 2011, at the New Zion United Methodist Church, Baltimore, with Reverend Nancy Draves officiating. Burial followed at the Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Memorials may be given to New Zion United Methodist Church in her name.